Nelson Caeser Crews Explained

Nelson Caeser Crews (1866–1923) was an American public official, newspaper publisher, and community leader in Kansas City, Missouri.[1] [2] Kansas City newspaper The Rising Son lauded him along with other leading figures.[3]

Crews' brother James was the first African American mail carrier in Kansas City.[2]

A park square and tennis courts are named for him.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography of Nelson C. Crews (1866-1923) and James Crews (1859-1946), Civil Rights Pioneers | KC History. kchistory.org.
  2. Web site: Nelson and James Crews. August 11, 2017. The Pendergast Years.
  3. Web site: 30 Mar 1907, Page 1 - The Rising Son at Newspapers.com. Newspapers.com.

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